How Did Miriam Rivera Die? New Details on Death of First Transgender Reality Star at 38

We live in an age where, increasingly, it is not quite so dangerous to be a member of the LGBTQ community. That said, it still isn't safe. Members of the LGBTQ community are victims of bullying, violence, discrimination, and in worse cases, murder. All because of who they are and what they love. Reality TV star Miriam Rivera was a pioneer in her time. She was the first out trans person to star on a reality show, and she quickly garnered quite a following. Which is why her sudden death at 38 was so shocking. Now the big question is how did Miriam Rivera die?

1. The Tragic News

On February 5th, Miriam Rivera, 38, also known as Miriam Xtravaganza, died in Mexico. How did Miriam Rivera die? That is the question everyone who knew the star wants answered and they want it answered now. While Miriam has been dead for six months, it was only a recent Facebook post made by her husband, Daniel Cuervo, that confirmed the news which quickly spread. "My Adorable wife rest in peace darling until God lets us be together again," he wrote heartbreakingly. Several sources are reporting the circumstances of Miriam's death to be mysterious with authorities alleging that she took her own life, but Daniel isn't buying it.

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2. Daniel Doesn't Think It Was Suicide

When Miriam was found dead in the apartment that she owned in Mexico, the authorities pronounced it a clear case of suicide, but Daniel has spoken out to media outlets letting them know that he believes there's more to the story, and whatever it may be he's certain it's got to involve foul play. "Miriam called me [in New York] from Mexico, telling me she was feeling sick and vomiting blood, so I told her to get to the hospital,” he said in an interview. The phone call, one of their last, made Daniel very worried. His bride wasn't even 40, and this illness she was suffering from came on suddenly.